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Inside A Flower - Anthers & Microsporangium

stamen filaments & stigma in bokeh

 

St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

The genus name Hypericum is derived from the Greek words - hyper (above) and eikon (picture), in reference to the traditional use of the plant to ward off evil, by hanging plants over a religious icon in the house during St John's day.

 

The species name perforatum refers to the presence of small oil glands in the leaves that look like windows, which can be seen when they are held against the light.

 

St John's wort is widely known as an herbal medicine for treating mild forms of depression.

 

See the flower below!

 

Exif Data:

Aperture f/4.5, Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)

Exposure Bias 0 EV, Flash Off, Did not fire

Focal Length 90 mm, ISO Speed 1100

Handhheld, No Tripod

 

 

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Uploaded on July 1, 2012
Taken on July 1, 2012